What is the function of the vena cava
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The vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart. There are two main types of vena cava: the superior vena cava, which receives blood from the upper body, and the inferior vena cava, which receives blood from the lower body. The function of the vena cava is to deliver deoxygenated blood back to the right atrium of the heart, where it will be pumped to the lungs for oxygenation.